Abstract
This paper discusses how the 2005 hurricane season proved to be particularly intense and damaging. Hurricane Katrina caused a breech of levees and massive flooding and losses in New Orleans. Hurricane Rita was also almost as intense as Katrina but luckily did not cause as much damage. In particular, the paper looks at how it is important to recognize that hurricane preparedness is essential to minimizing the damage caused by hurricanes and how, given the margin of error in hurricane forecasting, the damage may not always materialize but failure to act on a hurricane warning could prove to be much more costly in life and property losses. This paper assesses the impact of Katrina and Rita in order to study Hurricane emergency response and what needs to be done to produce a response that would minimize loss of life and property.

Outline:
Abstract
Introduction
Forecasting Hurricanes
Hurricane Katrina
Hurricane Rita
Damage by Katrina
Rita Follows Katrina
Emergency Planning for Future Hurricanes
Discussion and Conclusions

From the Paper
"The orbiting and geostationary satellites take visual and infrared photographs. The infrared photographs measure the temperature of the surface below it; the sea, the earth, the clouds etc. The temperatures are color coded for identification. The visible photographs provide information about cloud cover. As indicated by the solar radiation reflected by the clouds. These pictures determine the temperature of the ocean water, circulation patterns and the height of the cloud. The ground radars and buoys transmit weather data every hour to the weather data collecting stations. These factors help in forecasting the cyclones (hurricanes). "

Tags:damage, storm, emergency, services

Abstract
This paper gives an overview of the costs involved in rebuilding the state of Louisiana following Hurricane Katrina in 2005. According to the paper, Fall 2005was the busiest hurricane season on record. It further describes the devastation to Louisiana following Katrina and the massive costs in rebuilding the state.

From the Paper
"Fall 2005 is still the busiest hurricane season on record. Three major hurricanes hit areas of the Mexican Gulf Cost within a two month period. Hurricane Katrina hit on August 29, 2005. Hurricane Rita on September 24, 2005. Hurricane Wilma on October 15, 2005. Wilma passed over Florida and then hit the Yucatan peninsula of Mexico. Katrina and Rita, however, caused damage to overlapping areas of Mississippi, Louisiana and Texas. Rita passed to the west of New Orleans..."

Tags:katrina, rita, louisiana

Abstract
The paper discusses how the portion of the overall White House site that is dedicated to the relief effort, following hurricanes Katrina and Rita, represents a fascinating example of the complexities associated with the application of information and communication technologies in a crisis context. The writer argues that the effectiveness of the site's use of Web technologies to enhance and support relief and recovery efforts is undermined by the clear bias of the site towards political public relations and the support of President Bush's role in the relief effort.

Tags:communications, technologies, ict

Abstract
The paper looks at four different states that were adversely affected by the two recent hurricanes, Katrina and Rita: Texas, Tennessee, Mississippi, and Alabama. First, the efforts put forth for aiding the hurricanes victims, both by churches and communities, are discussed. This is followed by a discussion of the negative results of the hurricanes' devastation; gas prices, unemployment, and housing deficiencies.

From the Paper
"Texas was hit quite hard by the recent hurricanes, Katrina and Rita. While it was not affected as devastatingly as Louisiana, there was still much damage. With so much damage and loss, there was a great need for aid, as well as many adverse effects. This section shall look at what churches and communities did as far as aid goes, how gas prices were effected, as well as how unemployment and housing proved to be further problems. Many churches throughout Texas aided in the hurricane-relief efforts. One such occurrence is noted here: "The disciples in the International Church of Christ in Texas are opening their homes to the disciples and friends in the Houston area who are evacuating their city due to the incoming hurricane Rita" (Asaad & Taliaferro, 2005). It seems that throughout the state, and after each of the two hurricanes, churches.."

Tags:hurricane, relief, states

Abstract
This paper looks at the poor responses to hurricanes Andrew and Katrina and analyzes some of the lessons learned. The paper also examines the changes implemented in the field of emergency management that include the strategic positioning of emergency resources, proper emergency housing and greater accountability.

Outline:
Introduction
Lessons Learned
Changes
Conclusion

From the Paper
"The likelihood of an emergency occurring is inevitable. Although prevention serves an important role in minimizing the severity of the emergencies that are experienced, prevention is not a guarantee emergencies won't be severe. For this reason, emergency management has been the topic of a great deal of debate in recent years. The emergency response to Hurricane Andrew and more recently Hurricane Katrina, have exposed many problems with the emergency response system in America ("Katrina Compounded"). These problems greatly hindered the response effort and thousands of American citizens suffered greatly in the aftermath of the aforementioned natural disasters."

Tags:FEMA, government, natural, disasters

Abstract
This paper examines the troubles confronting New Orleans tourist industry as it digs its way out of the rubble left behind by Hurricane Katrina. The paper briefly outlines the significance of the tourist industry to the community and also looks at the pros and cons of reconstituting the old New Orleans. Finally the paper briefly delineates a few things that the city can do to not only revive its tourist industry in the wake of a terrible tragedy but to also secure the return and or retention of middle class professionals.

From the Paper
"Hurricane Katrina had a profound impact upon the city of New Orleans. Leaving aside momentarily the terrible loss of life and property, the natural disaster also greatly affected New Orleans' tourist industry, changing perhaps forever how many outsiders see the Louisiana metropolis. The following paper will examine New Orleans tourism before the tragedy and examine also the pros and cons of returning the city to its original state - at least from a tourist perspective. Finally, the paper will conclude with some recommendations for what New Orleans can do and should do if it wishes tourists to still frequent the city in the years to come."

Tags:hurricane, katrina, tourism

Abstract
The paper discusses the lessons learned from Hurricane Katrina in terms of disaster preparedness and the public and mental health response.

From the Paper
"Its impact was catastrophic. From Grand Isle Louisiana to the Florida Panhandle, high winds, heavy rain and the storm surge of gulf water washed away homes, businesses, hospitals and virtually all elements of the public infrastructure. Thousands of people who did not evacuate in the days prior to the storm were left without electricity, water, gas or access to needed healthcare and other vital services. Hurricane Damages..."

Tags:Hurricane Katrina, disaster preparedness

Abstract
This looks at seven different news sources from the months since Hurricane Katrina struck New Orleans. The paper describes these articles and explains the situations or explores how the media reacts to such events. The paper contends that the choice of the specific topic the news source chooses to convey reflects how the media relates to American society.

From the Paper
"Different news agencies covering the same events allow readers to try to filter through the news media spectacle. Reading accounts of the same event over a period of time can let the reader compare and contrast the news media. One detail which the reader may notice is that there are differences between the focuses of each news account. One major event which occurred recently in the United States was the Hurricane Katrina, which lasted from August 23^rd to the 31^st. This major Category 5 hurricane affected the United States, especially New Orleans, in a variety of ways, and was covered closely by the news media. These news articles provide an account of Hurricane Katrina, how it affected the United States, and show news media differences. The earliest news articles printed about the hurricane striking New Orleans were highly dramatic, or showed many elements of the media ..."

Tags:hurricane, katrina, news

Abstract
This paper discusses the traumatic emotional effects that Hurricane Katrina had on children, both those caught in the hurricane and those evacuated earlier. According to a review in this paper of an article by Dr. Bruce Perry, the leading US authority on dealing with childhood trauma, the urgency of caring for the emotional well being of these children is imperative.

From the Paper
"According to Dr. Bruce Perry, a senior fellow at the Child Trauma Academy in Houston, TX and America's foremost authority on childhood trauma and neglect, "more than 35% of the children exposed to a single traumatic event will develop serious mental health problems" (Renowned Child Trauma Expert, 2005). Perry continues to state that the real crisis of Hurricane Katrina is the millions of traumatized children. This article appeared in newspapers across the country. It was written and carried across the US Newswire service. Dr. Perry's Child Trauma Academy (Renowned Child Trauma Expert, 2005) was reported to be offering various publications to help other professionals support what he calls "The Children of Katrina."

Tags:katrina, trauma, childhood

Abstract
This paper is an essay on the ways that the effects of Hurricane Katrina highlighted the deeper problem of economic disparity in America. The author points out the responsibility of all to at least acknowledge that more blacks than whites are poor. The paper state that blacks were affected more deeply by the hurricane.

From the Paper
"Hurricane Katrina was astonishing not simply for the incredible destruction it brought to life and property in its part of the world. It also showed how money can safeguard a way of life and how the lack of money can shatter a fragile economic balance. Wealth ..."

Tags:Katrina, New, Orleans, black